Adaptive sports for disabled veterans include a wide range of activities such as wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, para-swimming, adaptive cycling, sled hockey, wheelchair rugby otherwise known as Murderball, and more.
A number of organizations offer adaptive sports from VA Adaptive Sports and Arts Program, Move United Warfighter Sports, and Wounded Warrior Project. These sports provide opportunities for veterans to improve physical fitness, mental health and community connection.
National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being, and quality of life.
Move United, an Affiliate of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to become physically and emotionally stronger through participation in 70 adaptive sports including rock climbing and scuba diving. They have a high-quality, engaging fitness online platform adapted for different abilities and body types. Through highly trained instructors and workouts that are fun, dynamic and engaging, athletes with disabilities can enjoy the benefits of healthy, physical activity at home.
The Wounded Warrior Project® Adaptive Sports program empowers warriors to improve their mental and physical well-being through single-day and multi-day clinics, warriors learn to use adaptive sports equipment and develop athletic skills. Additionally, warriors are introduced to seasoned adaptive sports athletes and connected with local resources. This lays the groundwork for you to continue improving your 
physical fitness while building connections with other veterans and your community through sport.
Questions about Veteran Directed Care?
Call Spokane 509-434-7000
Or Walla Walla 509-525-5200